The quality of an education system cannot exceed the quality of its teachers, yet many education policies deter bright individuals from pursuing teaching and encourage the best teachers to leave the classroom. This paper examines the issue of teacher quality and the effect of various policies on students.
K-12 Education
Going Medieval on Education Technology
Going Medieval on Education Technology Key points: Texas schools have acquired millions of one-to-one devices for use as educational technology. These devices are used for instruction, practice, assessment, and independent study. Significant evidence suggests that using screens reduces students’ reading ability, and the evidence for other subjects is mixed. Exposure to screens also risks harm...
August 31, 2026